Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Jacksonville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date05/04/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Description

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN (Registered Nurse) – Night Shift | 13-Week Contract – Jacksonville, NC

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN (Night Shift) in Jacksonville, NC — 13-week travel nursing contract with competitive weekly pay and coastal location appeal. Join a collaborative healthcare team on a 42-bed Med-Surg Telemetry unit caring for adult patients with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, surgical, and endocrine diagnoses.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
  • Position: Travel Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (Jacksonville, North Carolina travel nursing)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
  • Shift: Night — 4x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Patient Ratio: 1:6
  • Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Required
  • On-Site Position: Yes

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience (telemetry/Med-Surg RN)
  • Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS (CPI may be completed prior to start)
  • Clinical proficiency with insulin, heparin, and Lasix drips
  • Experience with Meditech charting system preferred (electronic medical record experience)
  • Ability to float to units with similar or lower acuity as needed
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • No local candidates within a 50-mile radius for this travel nursing role

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care as a Med/Surg Telemetry RN for adults with cardiac, diabetes, CHF, COPD, renal, general surgery, and orthopedic diagnoses
  • Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms; manage and titrate insulin, heparin, and Lasix drips safely
  • Perform thorough assessments, medication administration, and clinical interventions consistent with scope of practice
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, CNAs, and unit secretaries
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Meditech and follow unit policies for charting and patient safety
  • Float to units with similar or lower acuity and participate in weekend/holiday coverage as scheduled

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

  • Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and a supportive clinical team
  • Work in a coastal North Carolina community with outdoor recreation and a welcoming atmosphere
  • Gain diverse Med/Surg Telemetry experience to advance your travel nursing career

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Tele RN in Jacksonville, NC. Submit your resume and licensure information today to be considered for this 13-week travel nursing contract.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #474402. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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GHR Healthcare

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About Jacksonville, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Jacksonville, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs in the 80s°F and lows in the 60s°F.
  • Winter average highs in the 50s°F and lows in the 30s°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially due to the military presence in the area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population due to the military presence.
  • Wide age range with a significant number of young adults.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma.
  • Jacksonville has a large population of travel nurses due to the military and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
  • Art and music scene is growing.
  • Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and water sports.
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